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Protect Your Thanksgiving Holiday with These Safety Tips

Have a safe holiday with these Thanksgiving home safety tips.

It’s time to gather around the table with loved ones to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. Get ready for plenty of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie along with a lot of time spent with family. However, as you prepare for the big meal, ensure that your holiday runs smoothly without any home mishaps. Check out these Thanksgiving home safety tips so that you can get what you need for your

Be Wary of Dangerous Cooking Tools.

Your kitchen is full of dangerous tools. From hot stoves to sharp knives there are lots of items to be wary of. Use caution when using these items. Don’t rush through your cooking. Take it slow to avoid any accidental burns or cuts, and ensure that you put all the tools in their proper place. Don’t leave any knives or hot pots and pans near counter edges. They may topple over which can cause serious injury to whoever is in the kitchen. Be wary of these kitchen tools so that you can exercise caution.

Keep Kids & Pets Out of the Kitchen.

Both kids and pets are curious. However, with so many kitchen dangers, it’s best that they stay out of the kitchen on Thanksgiving. That way you can reduce any risk of serious injury. However, as an extra safety precaution, keep dangerous items out of reach, just in case curious hands or paws make it into the kitchen.

Practice Fire Safety.

With hot stoves and ovens, there’s an increased risk of fire. Ensure that you take the necessary precautions to reduce your risk for a kitchen blaze. Also keep a fire extinguisher on hand for added safety.

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